all new oem cooling components with a Nissen radiator (which flows better than the recommended Behr and has aluminum tabs). New water pump, new thermostat, new continental belt, new clutch fan, new metal cooling blade.

new upper engine harness with a 2007 build date. Also have a spare bc it's an m119 and you just keep spares of such things.

nos r129 sl600 B&G Sport lowering springs with 1-bump spring pads all around (which ironically sat way too high initially on factory bumps, and now sits way too low on the 1-bumps. I have sets of each size to remedy. Slight crack on both top strut mounts. I have new uro replacement mounts which ironically seem better built than the meyle hd's that were installed during the spring change.

I bought this car in April of 2016 with just shy of 106k miles and it had been sitting for many years (5yrs by my approximation). The car was all there, still registered and insured over 4yrs after the original owners passing, but had many issues. Some of which have still not been completely worked! Paint shines very well. Car has a little rust on the rear passenger doorsill and during a thorough cleaning after removing all trunk carpeting I discovered a little more rust in the trunk area where the battery is mounted. Car had a terrible idle so we swapped out both distributor caps with new Bosch units along with new Bosch distributor rotors and also installed correct old style non-resistor spark plugs. Spark plug wires looked recent and all tested well. Idled good for a while and then idle went bad again. Installed a new Bosch oxygen sensor which also cured the idle temporarily. Then the used eta along with the new maf was installed which also helped but didn't cure completely. Also, the injector rail looks like it was put on by 7yr old so I ordered a used one with correct injectors from eBay but never got to install.

So after many very frustrating nights and hundreds of hours of research and ultimately never getting the car perfect, I parked the car at a friends house and concentrated my efforts on my 190e 2.3-16 and my e30 m3. And that's where I left off in January of 2017. Car will start and run completely flawless at 80mph but will still sometimes idle like it's possessed. I put almost 8k miles under my ownership. Recently I brought the car back home and cleaned it up a little more and have been using it over the last couple weeks locally and put another 500-600 miles. Still pulls very hard for only 315hp and by my butt test is still faster on a roll-on throttle than my daily 996 c2. Car is still registered and insured under my name.

So to recap, new injector rail needs to be installed (along with new fpr and filter if I were to do it and I do have both items), The rust should be taken care of as it's in its infancy stages still. The new spring pads and top mounts need to be installed.
***the lower engine harness is (and prob has been) the culprit to the erratic idle issue. After installing a new battery and new voltage regulator, it was very clear the lower engine (alternator-starter) harness is in need of repair as most of the "bio-degradable" wire insulation has crumpled off and is causing a short in the system. But after calling 22 dealerships nationwide and annoying more than a few parts guys, it is definitely NLA and should be removed and rewired as it's only a 4 wire deal. There are local NY shops that specialize in this that I could recommend but that's for someone else to do, my time in 500e-land is over. I got very close to making this car perfect and it genuinely makes me upset that I'm giving up now between its Porsche built history, and the 18 day build process, and those beautiful flared front fenders and just the way it goes down the road in pure 90's way over-built Mercedes fashion. But I've spent too much time and money than I ever intended and it's up to somebody else to finish this car.

I've really tried to be as honest and forthright as possible and have nothing to hide about the car. I'd rather all issues are mentioned upfront. Serious buyers only please.! Seriously... I have enough car friends to chat with. Please do all your research before calling. Thanks.

Anyone know of this one previously? Haven't seen her before. Herr Gerry? Anything in the Dat-o-base?

:jono:

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E for Sale

Seller’s Description:
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this rare 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 500E. Built in collaboration with Porsche, the 500E was produced in small numbers and sold at an extraordinary price point. They remain desirable today with both Mercedes and Porsche enthusiasts.

This example, finished in Schwarzgrau over black leather interior, has been well kept and shows 154k miles. Clean CarFax with no accident history. Long-term Southern ownership prior to our acquisition with service records. Service over the last three months and 500 miles has included new tires, brakes all around, oil service, filters, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, distributor caps and rotors, rear suspension accumulators and more. Past service included a top-end rebuild and timing chains. We also commissioned a light cosmetic refresh which included new headlight doors, exterior mirrors (originals included for both) and a new headliner.

This 124 drives great and eats up highway miles; each time we drive it we wish that Mercedes still built vehicles that felt so vault-like. It is an unmolested example with the only deviation from stock being the 18-inch AMG Monoblock wheels, the original 16-inch wheels are included. The interior is in nice original condition with working climate control, sunroof, cruise control, heated seats, rear sunshade and Becker radio. We believe the paint to be mostly original and it shows well overall - there is some light checking in the clear coat on the top side and a quarter sized ding above the right tail light. Books, tools, spare, first aid kit, original wheels and records included.

1993 MERCEDES 500E, ONLY 102.271 MILES!!!!!
RARE FIND
NEAR MINT CONDITION
BODY IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE
INTERIOR IS ALMOST PERFECT, MINOR WEAR ON DRIVERS SEAT
NEW WHEELS, NEW TIRES
BRAKES ARE GOOD
ENGINE IS STRONG, STARTS RIGHT UP, IDLE IS PERFECT, NO LEAKS OR ANY NOISES
SUSPENSION IS GREAT
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS REALLY SMOOTH
CAR LOOKS AWESOME, AND RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT
AC WORKS
HEAT WORKS
ALL WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN
SUNROOF WORKS GOOD
NO RUST OR DAMAGE
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO BUY A LEGENDARY 500E
HAPPY BIDDING

I'm selling my 1993 500E (VIN WDBEA36E5PB979499) which is currently located in Palo Alto, CA. I'm asking $13K. This car has a Salvage title, hence the price. I know that's a turn-off for a lot of people, but if you're still interested read on.

It's a great car and I love it, but I just don't drive it. I work in CA but pretty much live in Portland OR and so it doesn't get a lot of attention. It's in great shape, with a couple of minor issues, but it would make a fine daily driver. I bought it in September, 2007 with 92,114 miles, and it's currently up to 103,398. The reason for the Salvage title was apparently a hit to the right front fender, but that was all repaired before I bought the car.

The biggest current issues are:
- SRS light is on. This started a couple of months ago
- The transmission flares a bit between first and second and was this way when I bought it. The fluid has been replaced, and it's not bad, but noticeable
- Temperature dash LCD display is starting to bleed
- Lower front air dam has a crack
- Headliner is saggy

The car had been sitting for awhile when I bought it, so I did do some work to get it in shape. It's an original 040 car and the paint was redone in 2007. It's not showroom quality, but it's in very good condition. Other things in no particular order:

- Fifteen 52 17" x 8" wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires (done at 102970 miles. The original wheels are available but in Portland, more on that below)
- Disconnected the alarm system: before this the turn signals and headlights would occasionally flash randomly after locking the doors
- New starter
- New battery, January 2014 (under battery tender since)
- New window tint
- New engine and transmission mounts
- Replaced the driver's side tie rod
- Replaced the rear strut bushings
- New AC/climate control unit
- Zapco subwoofer and amp, new stereo wiring everywhere, Rainbow speakers in the back, and Jehnert speakers with door panels in the front
- Euro headlights
- New throttle body actuator
- Replaced upper and lower wiring harness

As mentioned above, the car is in Palo Alto but the original wheels are in Portland. If you're interested in the original wheels we could negotiate something. I go back and forth once a month, and so I apologize if I can't show it to you right away!

OWNED 14 YEARS—NEVER QWNED A CAR THIS LONG—-NEVER LIKED A CAR THIS MUCH—BOUGHT 2 NEW ONES IN 92—FOR ME AND MY WIFE—SOLD THEM IN A COUPLE YEARS—-ONLY CAR I EVER MISSED. FOUND THIS ONE IN 2003—DRIVEN IT EVERY DAY SINCE.CROSS COUNTRY AND BACK 3 TIMES. ALWAYS MAINTAINED —- 14k SPENT A FEW MONTHS AGO ON UNDERCARRIAGE AND TRANMISSION RENEW. ALSO WATERPUMP,CLUTCH FAN,POWER STEERING PUMP, WINDSHIELD (had road rash)and ETC. NEVER CRASHED , INTERIOR IS GREAT. ORIGINAL PAINT IS WEAK. BOOKS AND RECORDS. 2 photos on the lot a few years old , 2 in underground parking and interior are few days old. 2 window regulators are acting up , will replace. HAS RENNTECH AIR CLEANER —- LOW GEAR START—NEW STOCK OEM SPRINGS. Drives as good or better than any 500E out there. Call for more info if you wish. 408 892 5959